Life & Times
In what year was Christina Rossetti born?
1830
What is the title of Christina Rossetti’s most famous narrative poem, involving two sisters and enchanted fruit?
What is, "Goblin Market"
What common theme appears in many of Rossetti’s poems, reflecting her deep faith?
What is Religion and spirituality
Christina Rossetti’s poetry influenced which later literary movement focused on personal emotion and symbolism?
What is, The Symbolist movement
Christina Rossetti was born in which city?
Which Rossetti poem begins with the line “Remember me when I am gone away”?
What is, "Remember"
Which theme often explores the fleeting nature of life?
What is, morality
Which modern author cited Rossetti as an early influence on feminist writing?
What is, Virginia Woolf
What was the profession of Christina Rossetti’s father, Gabriele Rossetti?
He was a poet and political exile from Italy.
Which Rossetti poem became a beloved Christmas carol?
What is, "In the bleak midwinter"
In her writing, Rossetti often contrasts worldly love with what kind of love?
What is, Divine or spiritual love
Christina Rossetti is often compared to which other famous Victorian poet known for melancholy and devotion?
What is, Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Christina’s brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, co-founded which famous art movement?
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
Which poem features the refrain “When I am dead, my dearest”
What is, "Song (When I am dead, my dearest)"
Her poetry frequently highlights the struggles and inner lives of which group?
What is, Women
What brother did she bequeath her belongings, including her books and furniture to? Who then went on to publish her final volume of poetry after her death
What is, William Rossetti
Christina Rossetti suffered from this chronic illness later in life, which affected her health and writing.
Graves’ disease
What is her first poem relating to death?
What is "Death's chill between"
Rossetti’s simple yet lyrical style is often linked to which 19th-century literary movement?
What is, The Pre-Raphaelite movement
What is the name of the cemetery where Christina Rossetti is buried?
What is, Highgate Cemetery in London